How to Pronounce Felon

To pronounce "felon", say FEL-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛlən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfɛlən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “felon”

"felon" has 2 syllables: fel-on. It rhymes with helen and melon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: felan, phelan — easy to mix up when writing.

What does felon mean?

noun

  1. A person who has committed a felony.
  2. A person who has been tried and convicted of a felony.

adjective

  1. Wicked; cruel

Synonyms

convictcriminalculpritmalefactor

Words that rhyme with felon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

helenmelonmuskmelonvellonghrelintellendellenexcelan

Related words

outlawcriminalmalefactorcrookwhitlowlawbreakercrimeperp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "felon"?▾

"Felon" has 2 syllables: fel · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "felon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "felon" is /ˈfɛlən/.

What does "felon" mean?▾

Felon: A person who has committed a felony.

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